Summit Audio TD-100 w/ Free Gear

Summit Audio TD-100

The new TD-100 instrument preamp and tube direct box from Summit Audio features a hybrid signal path utilizing both a discrete solid state output device and a 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube to give your musical instruments the clarity of class A sound with the richness and warmth of vacuum tubes all in ½ rack space. Perfect for both live and studio use, the TD-100 offers both XLR microphone level and ¼" TRS line level outputs, plus variable input impedance, polarity switch and ground lift, signal and overdrive LEDs, and even a headphone output for use as a practice device. All with the quality that says Summit Audio.

How can this little box improve your sound so drastically? First is the variable input impedance control (loading). By lowering the impedance on the TD-100 your instrument's pickups get loaded down, changing their tone and the way they react to the string vibrations, generally making the tone darker and quieter. Raising the impedance lets your pickups work without hindrance, opening up the sound with a slight increase in gain. Use this to make your instrument sit properly in a mix without EQ or other tone shapers. This effect works best with passive pickups. The second way the TD-100 improves your sound is with the transformerless vacuum tube based circuitry. This vacuum tube isn't made to distort and pervert, it adds a subtle texture and smoothness, a professional sheen to your instrument. Try the TD-100 in your signal chain, live or in the studio, with guitar, bass, keyboards, or any Hi-Z instrument and see what a little Summit Audio can do for you.

Features

• Variable input impedance from 10K ohms to 2M ohms
• XLR mic level output
• 1/4" TRS line level output
• Headphone output
• Up to +24dB output gain
• Signal ground lift
• Polarity switch
• Signal and overload LEDs
• Internal high voltage power supply
• One 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube
• 3 year warranty  

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CASCADE M20u 1.07" LDC cardioid condenser

 

The Cascade M20u offers a new body style & grill along with improved specifications and performance. The new 1.07" gold vapor-diaphragm makes the M20u a great studio microphone capable of excelling in many applications of recording tasks and environments.

 

The M20u is great for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, guitar cabinets, horns and percussion instruments.

 

The M20u employs a -10dB pad and lo-cut filter switch. With it's smooth frequency response, transparency, and dynamic range, it's easy to see why the M20u is a valuable addition to a wide range of users.

 

Includes

• CASCADE M20u 1.07" LDC cardioid condenser
• Basket style spyder shockmount
• Vinyl zipper pouch
• Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

Specifications

• Capsule: New 1.07”/28mm 5? edge connected, gold vapor-diaphragm
• Construction: heavy duty machined brass w/ anodized finish
• Polar Pattern: cardioid
• Electronics: New low-noise class A discrete Fet+Bi-Polar, transformer-coupled
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -38.5dB (0dB=1V/Pa)
• Equivalent noise level: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) <15dB
• Maximum SPL for THD: <0.5% (1kHz) 140 dB w/Pad
• Switchable low frequency cut-off: -6dB @ 100 Hz
• Switchable pad: -10dB
• Weight: 525 grams/1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 47x215mm/2x8.6”
• Operating voltage: +48V Phantom Power
• New improved shockmount with thick rubber liner.
• Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

Warranty: Full coverage for one year from date of purchase.

 

Quote from Eben Grace:
"The Cascade M20 is an amazingly well built and great sounding microphone. It gets used all the time in my studio and makes a great match with the Grace Model 101." - Eben Grace of Grace Design.